Commission approves hiring assistant for civil defense director
The Franklin County Commission approved hiring an assistant civil defense director after the fact to cover for Director Phil McCracken. W.P. Shepard was hired without prior approval at $8 an hour, while McCracken earns about $7.30 hourly for 20 hours weekly. After discussion, Shepard may work part time to fill in during vacations at $6.50 an hour.
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Melissa Bauman
Franklin County Commission
Civil Defense
Phil McCracken
McCracken
W.P. Shepard
Shepard
County considers re bidding signpost project and tire disposal rate
County commissioners discussed re submitting bids for metal signposts to complete a countywide sign replacement plan at low water bridges weight limits and reflectors. They approved a landfill rate hike for bulk tires three times the normal trash rate due to disposal challenges. Arla Lickteig sought approval to buy a $1365 movie projector funded by $455 in health budget matching money and remaining state grant funds. The department has about $5000 left from the MCH Jobs Bill Grant to finance prenatal classes. Commissioners will consider funding for the American Legion baseball program when allocations are made.
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Arla Liektieg
County Health Department
Health Department
Lickteig
Walt Dengel
American Legion
Dengel
Attorney Requests Change Of Venue In Family Murder Case
Paola Kansas attorney seeks move of David L. Andrews trial for three counts of first degree murder claiming Miami County prejudice. Andrews 26 faces trial May 6 for deaths of wife Jean 28 and daughters Tiffany Massey 11 Tamara Massey 10. Prosecution alleges aggravated kidnapping and assault of 8-year-old stepson who testified.
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Paola, Kan
Miami County
David L. Andrews
Andrews
Jean
Tiffany Massey
Tamara Massey
Bryne
Topeka
Kan
Delinquent Notices Brought Up To Pay In Shawnee County
In Topeka, the state Democratic and Republican Parties paid overdue personal property taxes owed in Shawnee County. Democratic Executive Director Bill Beachy paid 199 dollars for 1984 taxes plus penalties after a November notice was found. Republican Chair Vern Chesbro said forms were sent to the wrong address, and the party will file and pay once paperwork and appraisal are completed. total amount unavailable until reports and mill levy are applied.
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Topeka
Kan
Shawnee County
Bill Beachy
Democratic Party
Jim Parrish
Republican Party
GOP
Vern Chesbro
Chesbro
Police Kill 16 In South Africa March at Port Elizabeth
Police opened fire on a crowd of more than 3,000 blacks marching from Langa township toward a white suburb near Port Elizabeth, killing 16 and wounding 22. The incident occurred during Sharpeville anniversary protests, with reports of a tense but controlled situation by midday.
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Johannesburg
South Africa
Port Elizabeth
Sharpeville
Mono
Badela
Citipress
Kwanabuhle
R Margery Keelin Former Ottawa Resident Dies at 80
Funeral services for Mrs. R Marjorie Keelin 80 formerly of Ottawa will be at 2 pm Saturday at Lamb Roberts Funeral Home with burial in Highland Cemetery The former Formosa Kansas native was born August 5 1904 and later lived in Overland Park She married Sherman N Keelin in 1929 who died in 1937 Survivors include a sister and three brothers Memorials may go to the Kansas Heart Association.
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Ottawa
Spring Hill
Lamb Roberts
Highland Cemetery
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Keelin
Formosa
Kan
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Frank A. Trump
David G. Laury
Overland Park
Sherman N. Keelin
Mabelle T. Blair
George C. Trump
Paul L. Trump
Osawatomie
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D. Louise Wiseman
Wellsville
Dorothy Louise Birckhead Wiseman
Olathe Hospital
Wilson & Son Chapel
Pleasant Valley Cemetery
Wiseman
Edgerton
Rock Creek
Gary Wiseman
Jim Wiseman
Gardner
Frank Wiseman
Fred Wiseman
Baldwin
Randy Birckhead
Kansas City
Roger Birckhead
Wichita
Merle Birckhead
Joan Heimseh
St. Louis
Lake Mary Center
Funeral Home
American Cancer Society
Mary L. Elder
Fort Scott
Mary LaCattie Elder
Port Angeles
Wash
Paint Creek
Reba Marjorie Keelin
Kansas
Lamb- Roberts
Jerrald R. Harnden
Oasis Club Ice Capades Registration at Briscoe Drug
Oasis Club members and friends may register at Briscoe Drug for the Ice Capades on April 6. The bus will depart at 10 a.m. Jimmy C. Newman and the Cajun Country Band concert rescheduled to 7:30 p.m. May 18 at Municipal Auditorium due to an extended European tour. Ottawa Jaycees sponsor a car wash from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Peoples National Bank, Fifth and Main. Proceeds go to Jaycee activities. The Spring Brunch Forum Class meets at 7 p.m. April 9 at East Central Co-op Kitchen. date changed from earlier.
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Briscoe Drug
Jimmy C. Newman
Municipal Auditorium
Europe
Ottawa Jaycees
Peoples National Bank
Fifth and Main
East Central Co-op Kitchen
Local Ad Roundup Highlights Spring Sales and Events
Opening Thursday March 21 Margies Menagerie Pets and Supplies advertises at 1130 N Main. Pancake Express Latte March 30 offers adult 2 and child 1.50. Spring Fever sale two films for 4 through March 24. KC Chiefs supporters report Williamsburg coaches in a refit basketball game at W.H.S. March 23 530pm tickets 3 and 2. Bread Fair for Arts seeks entries via library or OCAC 242-8478. Wedding invitations at Didde’s. Country Riders dance at Bud’s 1020 N Main. Razor repair and junior dresses discounts at Mode 0 Day 2105 S Main. Weed Dept offers chemicals and rental equipment 7am-4pm Mon-Fri. Turners Tele Shop hosts Thursday crafts workshop 10-3 for Easter or Mother’s Day enrollment by five on Tuesday West 15th.
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Franklin County
Turner
West 15Th
Bus Safety Bill Hears From Manhattan Educator
Manhattan public schools transportation director urged Kansas Senate panel to back a House bill creating a report system for license plate tracking of vehicles that illegally pass stopped school buses. First warning letters go to owners, second offense carries a 30 dollar civil fine. He cited near misses and 55 mph passes, noting hundreds of violations yearly and at least one near fatal risk. Rep. Max Moomaw supported the measure, noting drivers are hard to identify from fleeting glimpses.
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Topeka
Kan
Manhattan
Senate
Dennis Essary
Waimego
Senate Judiciary Committee
Essary
Max Moomaw
R-Dighton
Economy Slows to 2.1 Percent Growth in 1985 Start
Washington AP reports the Commerce Department estimates 2.1 percent GNP growth for the year’s first quarter, the slowest since mid 1980s weakness. Inflation quickens with the implicit deflator rising 5.4 percent. Analysts expected roughly 4 percent growth, signaling slower job gains as recovery continues.
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Washington
Commerce Department
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